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Viggen

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  1. @Pyrros thanks for bringing this up, we appreciate people pointing out factual errors and we will fix them eventually, regards..
  2. Welcome at the forum and thanks for asking first via mail if you can post here, we appreciate that!
  3. Yes please do let us know about all issues, the quicker we know them the faster we can get them fixed..
  4. Hi Ghost, maybe top right "View new content" will do? cheers
  5. the work is in progress, here how it will look like... :=) (thanks to our new coder)
  6. Images taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in 2011 and 2012 revealed two previously unknown moons of Pluto. So far, we have been calling them "P4" and "P5", but the time has come to give them permanent names. If it were up to you, what would you choose? By tradition, the names of Pluto's moons come from Greek and Roman mythology, and are related to the ancient tales about Hades and the Underworld. Please pick your favorites on the ballot below. Alternatively, if you have a great idea for a name that we have overlooked, let us know by filling out the write-in form. If you can make a good case for it, we will add it to the list. See the blog page for the latest info. http://www.plutorocks.com/ what would be your choice?
  7. Wow, thats a surprise visit! Cool to still see you around!!
  8. rather old news,thats why i put i there, fascinating nevertheless and havent heard anything about this before... Archaeologists have found skeletal remains of an entire army in an ancient mass grave in Denmark. The bones confirm reports from written sources of shocking Teutonic massacres. http://sciencenordic...-sacrificed-bog anyone know more about those warriors`?
  9. Recent scientific findings date their arrival earlier than ever thought, sparking hot debate among archaeologists more at Smithsonian
  10. A facelift of the Colosseum in Rome that began last fall has revealed centuries of graffiti. Removing the accumulated grime and calcification, experts discovered layers of inscriptions on the section of a wall seen here
  11. A substantial Roman settlement has been uncovered during work on a major building development in Flintshire. The find at the Croes Atti project near Flint has unearthed a section of Roman road, pottery and evidence of an industrial complex processing lead and silver mined at nearby Halkyn Mountain. via BBC
  12. One of our Moderators and long time member was so kind to answer us some questions! Enjyo! http://www.unrv.com/book-review/interview-klingan.php
  13. Klingan is a long time member of UNRV and has posted several reviews at the site. He is also a Ph.D. candidate at Uppsala university where he writes about ancient Greek water supply system and water storage." We asked some questions... ...to the Interview with Klingan
  14. Viggen

    Happy New Year!

    We wish all our readers a very Happy and Peaceful New Year ... May you all have a joyful and peaceful 2013!
  15. Beware and enjoy; this is not your average critique... The 300 is the best movie ever fashioned by human hands. It is a spiritual experience that elevates the soul into the realm of the empyrean. Beneath the blood and gore of gaudy special effects lies a powerful message, the likes of which we will never see again in our lifetime. There are those who say the movie is not historical. Speak not to me of history! What is history but the lies of old men who seek to legitimize the warlords who stole a civilization by force of arms...? ...read the full review of The 300 (Single-Disc Widescreen Edition) (2007)
  16. The 300 (Single-Disc Widescreen Edition) (2007) Review by Ursus Beware and enjoy; this is not your average critique... The 300 is the best movie ever fashioned by human hands. It is a spiritual experience that elevates the soul into the realm of the empyrean. Beneath the blood and gore of gaudy special effects lies a powerful message, the likes of which we will never see again in our lifetime. There are those who say the movie is not historical. Speak not to me of history! What is history but the lies of old men who seek to legitimize the warlords who stole a civilization by force of arms...? ...read the full review of The 300 (Single-Disc Widescreen Edition) (2007)
  17. ...just finished watching the three part series of "The Normans" by the BBC, as my previous knowledge of that period in Britain was not very good i cannot vouch if there are any new informations, for me it was fascinating... you can watch it here if you havent... http://www.dailymoti...-1-4_shortfilms
  18. ..well, congratulations... ...although from your talk it is not really clear why it is a month of hell...
  19. My hometown in southern austria sucks in any sport except in hockey, thats the only thing we are good at, the only thing that attract crowds... (6 times austrian champion) and we have of course an arch enemy the capital Klagenfurt which is just 40 km to the east... yesterday for the 295th time we played against each other, thanks to the NHL lock out even with three players from the NHL Sam Gagner (Edmonton Oilers) and Tyler Myers (Buffalo Sabres) for the Reds and Michael Grabner (NY Islanders) for my team. Michael Grabner is a native Villach guy, so it was a question of honor for him to play here. (btw. just a few miles to the south comes a Stanley Cup winner Anze Kopitar [slovenia] from the LA Kings) ...in any case, 1:3 and 2:4 behind and we turned the game in the last 10 minutes to a 5:4 win! fantastic crowd, full house and very very loud! Blue and White forever! here a highlight video of the game http://www.laola1.tv...28--100364.html
  20. Alexandra Croom is not only Keeper of Archaeology at Tyne and Wear Archives and Museum but she has also been involved with the re-enactment group Cohors V Gallorum for several years. It is obvious in several areas that she has put both sets of knowledge to excellent use in writing this book. In the introduction the author notes how books on everyday life of the Romans usually describes more specialised events like going to the baths, amphitheatre and evening parties but rarely describes the typical activities of any household such as doing the washing up or taking out the rubbish... ...read the full review of Running the Roman Home by Alexandra Croom
  21. Running the Roman Home by Alexandra Croom Running the Roman Home by Alexander Croom, (2011) The History Press 160 pages including 20 colour plates and 34 pages with line drawn illustrations. Alexandra Croom is not only Keeper of Archaeology at Tyne and Wear Archives and Museum but she has also been involved with the re-enactment group Cohors V Gallorum for several years. It is obvious in several areas that she has put both sets of knowledge to excellent use in writing this book. In the introduction the author notes how books on everyday life of the Romans usually describes more specialised events like going to the baths, amphitheatre and evening parties but rarely describes the typical activities of any household such as doing the washing up or taking out the rubbish... ...read the full review of Running the Roman Home by Alexandra Croom
  22. without knowing the details and just reading the headline, i must say this verdict sounds very Roman; the Omen was not predicted correctly, therefore you shall be punished. Could be a scene from 200 AD...
  23. Say something about the user who posted before you... ...no insults... The next reply, has to say something about me...and so forth... have fun...
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